Question of the day

If I live outside the US can I get a patent?

Who can get a patent?

The process to get a patent starts off by having something that
qualifies to be granted a U.S. patent according to U.S. patent
law.

Utility patents are provided for a new, non-obvious and useful:

Process

Machine

Article of manufacture

Composition of matter

Improvement of any of the above

Note: In addition to utility patents, encompassing one of the
categories above, patent protection is available for (1)
ornamental design of an article of manufacture or (2) asexually
reproduced plant varieties by design and plant patents.

After determining that your idea or invention is patentable,
the next step is to file for a patent. the patent process can
take anywhere from 8 months to 24 months. To be granted a
Patent, you must have formal patent drawings and a list of other
items prepared to file.

We offer free consultations and would be glad to speak with you
about the process of filing for a patent. Give us a call or
schedule an appointment today.